Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil
Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil
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Dear All
Asked a few days ago on how to get a hold of Ethanol powered motorbike engines.
Today I would like to know if I can run an old diesel engine on Palm oil (in Africa).
It is my understanding that it might be difficult to do this in colder climates, but are there other challenges I might face.
I can picture the following obstacles:
1. Sediments and dirt particles requiring extra pre filtering units.
2. High water content. This might require settling tanks. Any method that does not use electrical power or complicated
Automatics will be best suitable.
Any other conversions or issues that I need to think about please let me know.
See pictures attached. Anyone knows any details on the truck, model, year, power etc, please let me know.
Regards,
SRP
Asked a few days ago on how to get a hold of Ethanol powered motorbike engines.
Today I would like to know if I can run an old diesel engine on Palm oil (in Africa).
It is my understanding that it might be difficult to do this in colder climates, but are there other challenges I might face.
I can picture the following obstacles:
1. Sediments and dirt particles requiring extra pre filtering units.
2. High water content. This might require settling tanks. Any method that does not use electrical power or complicated
Automatics will be best suitable.
Any other conversions or issues that I need to think about please let me know.
See pictures attached. Anyone knows any details on the truck, model, year, power etc, please let me know.
Regards,
SRP





RE: Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil
RE: Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil
rmw
RE: Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil
Loafer09
Regarding the temperature. What temperature should I aim for:
30-50, 50-70, 70-90 degrees Celcius? Just to get a rough idea.
Not sure what IDI means, but it looks like the normal setup with a common fuel pump and separate injectors.
Regads,
SRP
RE: Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil
RE: Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil
In addition to that palm oil is much thicker than most vegetable oils. I would expect complications from that.
RE: Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil
Bill
RE: Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil
Copper / bronze seals or sealing components are usually damaged by bio fuels.
I suspect that the engine you have is equipped with seals made with copper or bronze.
So expect some leaks to develop.
j2bprometheus
RE: Can I run an old Volvo truck (1947-1957) on palm oil